Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Older People

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is now well established as aneffective treatment for a range of mental health problems, but forclinicians working with older clients, there are particular issuesthat need to be addressed. Topics covered include the need to build a therapeuticrelationship, dealing with stereotypical thinking about ageing,setting realistic expectations in the face of deteriorating medicalconditions, maintaining hope when faced with difficult life eventssuch as the loss of a spouse, disability, etc., and dealing withthe therapist's own fears about ageing. Illustrated throughout with case studies, practical solutions andwith a troubleshooting section, this is essential reading for allclinical psychologists, psychiatrists and related healthprofessionals who work with older people. * Authors are world authorities on depression and psychotherapywith older people * First book to be published on CBT with older people * Case studies and examples used throughout to illustrate themethod and the problems of older people

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Ken Laidlaw

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"...a coherently argued, well referenced work that successfullychampions its case..." (Mental Health Today, October 2003) "...the best available guide to applying CBT to the problemsof later life...has much to offer...an excellent review ofthe field...contains many thought provoking ideas...Irecommend it." (Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy,August 2006)
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